Media Relations Executive

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

View more categories View less categories Sector Media and Publishing Role Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back over 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

We foster an environment of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; creating an exceptional workplace for talented individuals.

We support flexible working arrangements and provide workplace accommodations to enable effective performance.

The Media Relations Executive supporting M&G's Life business will assist the Media team in managing the firm's reputation with media, third parties, and external stakeholders. This team is part of the External Relations within Corporate Affairs and Brand.

The role reports to the Media Relations Manager, responsible for media engagement within our Life business. The role involves developing, planning, and managing media communications, strengthening journalist relationships, and proactively raising the profile of the business and its spokespeople.

This position aims to protect and promote M&G's reputation, identify profile-raising opportunities, and contribute to strategic communications and thought leadership campaigns. Managing reputational risks and addressing media inquiries swiftly and accurately are key responsibilities. The role also involves acting as an external spokesperson and participating in media events.

This role is based in London, primarily working with the Life business, with opportunities to act as a company representative at external events. The candidate will support the growth of the business by increasing visibility in the media.

Key accountabilities include developing communication strategies, devising PR programs, liaising with departments, creating media content, organizing interviews and events, managing media inquiries, and evaluating media impact.

Essential skills and experience encompass media liaison, drafting press materials, strong communication skills, financial and organizational information comprehension, journalistic skills, stakeholder engagement, organization, attention to detail, initiative, teamwork, budget management, media measurement, adaptability, and relationship-building.

Our recruiter is Martyn Jack. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. We are a Disability Confident Leader and support applicants requiring alternative application methods due to additional needs. For assistance, contact: .